Trump declares war on the Constitution, media covers its ears

[Daily Kos: The Brief]( [Why is the media ignoring Trump's direct threats to our Constitution?]( Donald Trump keeps threatening our nation’s democracy in no uncertain terms, and yet the nation’s media insists treating his proclamations as spectacle, when they’re not outright ignoring him. Take Trump’s fascist declaration that his potential next administration would “root out the communists, Marxists, fascists, and the radical left thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our country, that lie and steal and cheat on elections.” Historians have noted [the alarming similarities to Adolf Hitler’s]( and Benito Mussolini’s eliminationist rhetoric, yet a Media Matters for America analysis found that our media could barely be bothered to care. Indeed, comparing the media’s coverage of Hillary Clinton’s “deplorables” comment to Trump’s “vermin” comment is … [just go look for yourself](. Well, now he’s [threatening the media](, promising in a social media post to “come down hard” on MSNBC for its “constant attacks” on him. Clearly, Trump has no use for the First Amendment or the Constitution in general. Yet, can we expect the media to rally around its freedoms by calling out such outrageous threats? Don’t hold your breath. The media has [a history of ignoring his threats](, after all. If only his name were Hillary Clinton, perhaps then they’d be more suitably outraged. Other top stories: - [Senate Republicans do Trump's bidding on Ukraine, immigration]( Once upon a time, the Republican Party stood tough against Russian imperialism. But now, thanks to Trump, they are Vladimir Putin’s useful idiots. - [Hunter Biden called James Comer's bluff. Now Comer is flailing]( This was hilarious [yesterday](. Given how Republicans are still flailing, it remains hilarious today. - [Students for Trump co-founder charged with assaulting woman with firearm]( They really are deplorables, though. - [If you can afford to make a monthly donation, please take a minute right now to give $3 to keep Daily Kos online and accessible for everyone.]( - [Reporter asks simple Biden impeachment logic question. Speaker Mike Johnson changes the subject]( Republicans are forging ahead on their Biden “impeachment inquiry” despite zero evidence to support it. With one question, one reporter lays bare the absurdity of the Republicans’ actions. - [Trump tries to delay trial with another spurious court filing, but this one’s a stinker]( This is what happens when Trump dictates his legal strategy instead of letting people who know what they’re doing take the lead. - [How many times will Tommy Tuberville pull the football away from Senate Republicans?]( This time he’ll allow military promotions to proceed, promise! He just needs a couple more days ... - You’ll find the best [daily Ukraine coverage]( at Daily Kos! - [Say goodbye to plastic bags and get your own Daily Kos tote. Union decorated and made in the USA!]( Daily Kos needs you now more than ever We are falling behind our projections for two of our three major revenue streams: advertising and list building. This means that at this moment, we need to rely more and more on donations from the Daily Kos community to make ends meet. Can you chip in $5 right now to help Daily Kos keep fighting? [Donate $5]( If you wish to donate by mail instead, please send a check to Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible. Shop the Daily Kos store All items made in USA and union decorated! //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/wehEm_vu1NBVXOKYSqOxTIIfkvDY5WdweA22OatZqcQreUgmm33sy_VkOla2Q1TdmAu0D0A_sjL7G_5FjnHJYwsGKc6cnhhwpDCEenk0UtEt4isvdLO0iVjovbS5Dd17rO3gtv6mJzcNoxD6B1G7r-kf5O9mBstZRkdFgJ0gqKWBSLRkgCb54yLr49Y9t1QQFCSjEmCfkE7-CZD-v4mOIbpzdfIBQtJ1wLnREt5kSfytqUckbN9clmfd8dMWqUwd3wQk9Fz95umrpYVsfKDYSCfZRP3P-5iJemfaueakaWhk9_0SdIj1q1o7yMg2VEy8aJxXKLhGQxUusHBVGbF-nQp2GQOc3MaFT-eWg8RzVnp1OHY9lnX8g5Dhmv4tCiYzc1dK1tQ-mvY-NYSlDCiWzw/41q/PLfHTvrBTSi4nCic1kXeqg/h22/YeKh3KZPsjhlrHCVBjPRSyJUzoTx06o1FnXJU2UIt94 //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/wehEm_vu1NBVXOKYSqOxTIIfkvDY5WdweA22OatZqcSz3ExxC8GF5ranIsL0II2ou5wxA_lMdj9SGUCUWhXLxXhcJORUgPe4U4ypZlLj7THIqCk_eccgc4eLI_0LA9EwcLCiIK8VFbEnrayhFG_Z4gPpZqfnXCNCjROvKDefXeehKcVRMK_3F3njVj27g3kMyTGdWVf8J8S8VzZNhrRUkCjHT483Yff_FdUAxAYjDAWthxLfH1PfNK3HeUNQiYqsc_tDzbgTEsQXv79x2_oqA0Nco_0YvPgXtcFUeXcM1Pi0bm0hRhbN6dsd0ly3plQoMOQSeXzvMeCxgZHtl1gErpCd2Od88f5I6atcAgnopslgC25tWloO-NUf0eqElhCnV4X9VACasd_vapJOTR0U-3t1yt5HFEoHk6Hyt3v5gbo/41q/PLfHTvrBTSi4nCic1kXeqg/h25/lNBBy_Tp8fJ2uaMC_FqtNdMEtdgZOMFxKTrBsa1xGZg Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.